
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 01970 ZIP Code of Salem, MA from $300 (7 Rentals)
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The Residences at St. James

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The Lighthouses

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2 Main Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 01970?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01970 Studio Apartments | $1,977 | $600 | $3,855 |
| 01970 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $1,450 | $7,400 |
| 01970 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,575 | $8,433 |
| 01970 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $2,382 | $20,116 |
| 01970 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,614 | $3,200 | $4,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 01970 ZIP Code Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 01970?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 01970 is under $1,920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 01970?
The cheapest apartment in 01970 is Beachside Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in 01970 costs $4,328.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 01970?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 83 regular apartments in 01970 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in 01970?
Cheap apartments in 01970 have an average cost of $442 which is $3,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 01970.
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